RAL 180-1 vs Hep Green
RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color while Hep Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 180-1 belongs to the blue family and Hep Green to the beige-green family. At LRV 49 vs 44, RAL 180-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 62.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 180-1 vs Hep Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing RAL 180-1 and Hep Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 180-1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Hep Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Hep Green on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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